Finance Director

The Finance Director provides strategic leadership for Consolidated Tribal Health Project, Inc., overseeing financial management, reporting, and compliance across contracts, grants, and capital projects to ensure fiscal stewardship and long-term sustainability. This is an onsite role based in Redwood Valley, California.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers accounting systems addressing cash flow and financial reporting requirements.
• Provides input on all financial expenses, evaluations, and planning activities.
• Coordinates with department managers on budgeting expenditures and leads the budget planning and management process, including reporting.
• Assesses, monitors, and reports on the financial performance of capital improvement and construction projects, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, funding requirements, financing agreements, and schedules.
• Develops, monitors, and forecasts construction project budgets, including cash flow analysis, funding utilization, cost tracking, and variance reporting.
• Coordinates with project managers, architects, contractors, funding partners, and external consultants to provide financial oversight and reporting for projects financed through NMTC and other capital funding sources, ensuring compliance with financing agreements and investor obligations.
• Coordinates with project managers, architects, contractors, funding partners, and external consultants to oversee capital improvement and construction project finances, ensuring compliance with financing agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Prepares financial and statistical reports and statements for the Finance Committee, Executive Director, and departments.
• Approves expenditures within budget line items for departments.
• Oversees accounts, purchase orders, receivables, charges, collections, write-offs, posting, payables, balancing, monthly closing, and account reconciliation.
• Manages 401(k) compliance and administration.
• Monitors and manages the organization’s investment portfolio, cash reserves, and liquidity per the Board-approved Investment Policy to maintain cash flow and support long-term financial objectives.
• Oversees payroll administration.
• Coordinates with external auditors and the Finance Committee.
• Provides administrative and supervisory oversight of Finance, Patient Resource Center, Billing, and Front Desk staff, including hiring, onboarding, scheduling, goal setting, performance management, coaching, and professional development.
• Leads the Finance Department, including daily supervision and timely approval of timecards, and conducts staff evaluations to support growth and succession planning.
• Performs special administrative projects as requested by the Board of Directors or Executive Director.
• Represents the organization in meetings with the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and other committees as required.
• Implements a robust contracts management and financial reporting system; ensures contract billing and collections are on schedule and cash flow supports operations.
• Updates and implements accounting policies and enhances the finance department’s policy and procedure manual.
• Coordinates with grants compliance and staff to complete cost reports in a timely manner and ensures activity is permitted under contract or grant regulations.
• Oversees risk management, including annual renewal of insurance policies.
• Responsible for government reporting.
• Prepares the organization’s Indirect Cost Rate proposal for submission to federal agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary

USD 127,753 - 169,520 per year.

Work Location

Redwood Valley, California (onsite)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
• Six (6) years of experience related to accounting, financial management, and/or budgeting techniques
• Ten (10) years of experience related to cost accounting, financial management, and/or budgeting techniques
• Three (3) years supervisory experience
• A combination of experience, education, and training may substitute for degree requirements on a year-for-year basis

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
• Six (6) years of experience related to accounting, financial management, and/or budgeting techniques
• Ten (10) years of experience related to cost accounting, financial management, and/or budgeting techniques
• Three (3) years supervisory experience
• A combination of experience, education, and training may substitute for degree requirements on a year-for-year basis

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Ten (10) years of experience related to cost accounting, financial management, and/or budgeting techniques
• Certified Public Accountant or Master of Business Administration
• Healthcare or nonprofit accounting experience
• Experience with complex capital financing structures, including NMTC financing, public funding, or similar capital development financing programs
• Experience with construction accounting, capital project budgeting, and financial management
• Experience overseeing financial reporting for capital improvement or construction projects
• Indian Preference applies to all Consolidated Tribal Health Project positions in accordance with policy and applicable federal law

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Maintains knowledge of GAAP and accounting trends, financial planning, budgeting techniques, and cost accounting standards
• Knowledge of capital project financing, construction budgeting, financial forecasting, and construction cost accounting principles
• Knowledge of NMTC financing and other public or private capital development funding programs
• Ability to assess, monitor, and analyze construction project financial performance, including budget variance analysis, cash flow management, funding utilization, and project reporting
• Strong understanding of American Indian/Tribal culture and ability to work effectively with American Indian/Alaska Native populations
• Effective oral and written communications skills with sensitivity to diverse participant lifestyles
• Proficiency with a variety of computer software and IT tools
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with management, coworkers, and external contacts
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable federal and tribal privacy laws, as well as CTHP policies (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.)
• Ability to learn and apply program and agency operating policies and procedures
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams

Working Conditions

The role typically involves standard office duties with regular use of computers. Physical demands include frequent use of hands and fingers, occasional standing or sitting, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion. Vision requirements include close, peripheral, and depth perception. The work environment is usually at a moderate noise level.

Conditions of Hire

• At will employment, capable of termination by either party with or without cause or notice
• May be required to possess or obtain a valid driver license and be insurable by the organization
• Compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, including pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening
• ICPA covered classifications require Federal background checks prior to eligibility to work in these programs
• Annual TB screen and flu vaccination; non-vaccinated employees may wear a mask during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination is required

Application Question(s)

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accounting trends, financial planning, budget techniques, and cost accounting standards is essential